Obtain your API credentials from the GHL developer portal and configure the Zapier App Connector to use them securely.
Zapier App Connector uses OAuth 2.0 to access the GHL API with the scope required for contacts.
Available endpoints include: GET /contacts/:contactId; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments; GET /contacts/; GET /contacts/business/:businessId; POST /contacts/; PUT /contacts/:contactId; DELETE /contacts/:contactId; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Trigger on contact updates using GET /contacts/:contactId or watch for changes via polling.
Actions include creating tasks and notes for the contact (POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, POST /contacts/:contactId/notes).
Common methods: GET to read; POST/PUT to create or modify.
Key fields: contactId, taskId (for related actions).
Trigger when a new contact is created (POST /contacts/) to kick off workflows.
Actions: add tags (POST /contacts/:contactId/tags), set notes.
Methods: POST to create, PUT to update.
Key fields: contactId, businessId, tags.
Trigger on new tasks or notes: GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes.
Actions: create or update tasks (POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId), create notes (POST /contacts/:contactId/notes).
Methods: GET, POST, PUT.
Key fields: contactId, taskId, noteId.
Automates data flow between GHL and your apps via Zapier, reducing manual data entry.
Keeps contact data synchronized across platforms with real‑time or scheduled sync.
Supports scalable workflows with prebuilt endpoints and actions.
A quick glossary of terms used in this guide and how the elements fit together.
A person or company record stored in GHL.
A specific API route you can call.
A to‑do item linked to a contact.
Notes attached to a contact.
New contact creation triggers a welcome sequence with tasks and notes.
Sync tickets and updates between your support tool and GHL.
Automatically tag contacts based on rules and activities.
Create API key and OAuth in GHL, then configure App Connector.
Map your endpoints to Zapier triggers and actions.
Run tests and enable in production.
To authenticate, use OAuth 2.0 with your GHL developer credentials. In Zapier, configure the app’s authentication and test.
You can call GET /contacts, GET /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/, and more. Review the endpoint catalog in the API docs.
Yes. Use PUT /contacts/:contactId to update and DELETE /contacts/:contactId to remove a contact.
Webhooks are supported via Zapier’s webhook features; alternatively, polling endpoints can be used.
Handle errors by inspecting status codes, implementing retries with backoff, and logging failures.
Map fields like name, email, phone, tags, and notes to your destination system.
A sandbox or test environment is available in the GHL developer portal for experimentation.
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